Menu
With regularly appearing we give short stories about important, funny, interesting and inspiring information about the versatile life on our Costas.
The influence of Cuba on life in Torrevieja is clearly noticeable. This is mainly due to the heyday of the salt industry in the 19th century. In the years 1844 and 1845, no fewer than 772 ships... Read more
The provinces of Murcia and Valencia have much in common. For both areas, tourism and the agricultural sector are important sources of income. Moreover, there are many similarities from the past,... Read more
The most beautiful castles in the province of Alicante are of course subjective. However, there is broad agreement about which castles should be on that list. Before we briefly review them, it is... Read more
I was shocked. The first time, a long time ago, I stopped at a bizarre-looking statue while strolling down Barcelona's famous Ramblas, I thought I saw the slight blink of an eye. I blamed the... Read more
The vast salt pans (salinas) of Santa Pola are the first pleasant surprise for many who first drive south from Alicante airport on the N-332. The sight of flamingos wading gracefully through the... Read more
Just outside Madrid, the design and construction of a statue has begun that, once completed, will overshadow one of the Seven Wonders of the World. The mammoth statue of Christ the Redeemer in Rio de... Read more
Let's start with a quiz question for a change. How many completely or largely abandoned villages and hamlets are there in Spain? Are there 30, 300 or 3,000? Before you get the answer, it is good... Read more
Windmills once dominated the landscape of the Campo of Cartagena. They were the precursors of modern wind turbines, which generate environmentally friendly energy in more and more places. Many mills... Read more
The town of Villena is mainly known for two things. Although the impressive Atalaya castle attracts many visitors, the number 1 attraction is the so-called Treasure of Villena. This was found in 1963... Read more
During the last two weeks of September, Cartagena is completely captivated by the festival of Cartagena and Romans. This grand retrospective of the city's distant past is one of the most... Read more
